1.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
147,000 miles

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problem #1

Feb 262022

Explorer

  • 147,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while reversing out the driveway at 5 MPH, the power steering rack light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact continued to drive; however, while turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel seized and the contact slammed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and diagnosed with rack and pinion bracket failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

- Dardanelle, AR, USA

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